adapter
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- IPA /əˈdaptə/
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adapter noun
- One who is capable of adapting to differing situations.“He was an able adapter, and could easily adjust to the differences when the company changed ownership.”
- One who adapts a thing, e.g. a play.“The critic gave rave reviews to the adapter of the ancient play, who worked to give the text more relevance to the modern day.”
- A device or application used to achieve operative compatibility between devices that otherwise are incompatible.“He had an adapter that let him plug his phone into the car's cigarette lighter for power.”
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adaptorarrangeradaptationadaptadjustingcustomizefittingattachmentplugdongleroutertailoringtailorbarrelcaddieborst
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